BVAA Valve & Actuator Training Courses 2026

We are delighted to announce our winter/spring 2026 training dates!

Whether you want to study online, or face-to-face, we have a range of valve and actuator training courses now available to book in the New Year.

Introduction to Valves Online – 20th - 22nd January 2026 – 3 x 2-hr sessions 

This popular and unique foundation course gives a very broad introduction to valves and actuators. It explains the diversity of different valve types; what they are used for and takes a closer look at the general principles of testing and standards.

Who should attend? Ideal for anyone new to the industry, or wanting a refresher on the subject. Suitable for staff in a wide range of functions from sales through engineering, procurement, manufacturing and site operation and maintenance, as well as engineers and technicians.

Find out more and book your place HERE.

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Pressure Equipment Directive Online Refresher - 29th January 2026 - 10am-12noon 

Question: Do your staff recognise the parts of their job that ensure your company’s PED compliance and the importance of getting it right?

Our 2-hour online PED refresher course is designed to give a general understanding and comprehensive overview of what is involved with the most important directive for valve manufacturers. This directive is concerned with the risks due to internal pressure and this programme will include what equipment is covered by the PED and what is not.

Find out more and book your place HERE.

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Spring 2026 Classroom-Based Courses

• Intro to Valves (CPD Certified) – 13th April
• Intro to Valve Actuators – 14th April
• Control Valves (CPD Certified) – 15th April
• Safety Valves (CPD Certified) – 16th April
• Advanced Valves - Design, Manufacture, Test, Commission & Service (CPD Certified) – 20th - 21st April
• EU Directives for Valves (CPD Certified) – 22nd April

View our full range of BVAA Training here.

Why BVAA Training?

BVAA is brand independent. The training is class leading, because it comes from within the industry, with no bias towards any one manufacturer’s products or design solutions.

The graphics, and range of physical models in our training facility, come from various BVAA members and are as current and authentic as you can get. 

Why invest in staff training – Online or Face-to-face?

The main advantage is that it provides employees with a breadth of knowledge across the industry. Delegates can then use this knowledge and apply it to their own company’s products and bring new ideas or potential new solutions to problems. It also improves safety. Furthermore, the training is CPD certified, demonstrating that an employee has attained a level of knowledge.

Who should attend?

The BVAA offers a range of quality technical training courses suitable for everyone in the industry, from graduates and those starting out in the world of work to experienced engineers looking for specialist and in-depth technician training. All courses are open to BVAA members (at significantly discounted rates) and non-members.

Find out more, or book your place today, by emailing training@bvaa.co.uk or call 01295 221 270.

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